AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUSTA, Arkansas — 2 schools

371
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,051
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 371 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 329 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Woodruff County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,051 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.5% local, 26.2% state, and 35.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,171 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #27 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 329:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.2% African American, 40.6% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Augusta Elementary School accounts for 55.9% of all AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

35.3%
Federal
26.2%
State
38.5%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
27 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Woodruff County county, where this district is located.

$630
Studio/mo
$803
1 BR/mo
$880
2 BR/mo
$1,157
3 BR/mo
$1,240
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,171
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 51.2%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

329:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Augusta Elementary School
184
Augusta High School
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 371 students.

How much does AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,051 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #27 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT is $90,171 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Woodruff County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 51.2% African American, 40.6% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT?

AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #27 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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